Microsoft has announced 32 developers that have registered and been accepted into the company’s ID@Xbox program, which is better known as its indie developer and self-publishing program. In addition it has confirmed that it has relaxed its exclusivity requirement and will work with developers on a case by case basis for titles that have already been released on other gaming consoles or gaming platforms.

Yes, you will recognize a lot of those developers. Microsoft has also confirmed that it has already shipped more than 50 development kits out to developers and it is working to continue to ramp up its efforts to independent developers. The company expects to announce more developers in the weeks ahead.